Delicious fish noodle soup in Kien Giang

A fish noodle soup from the Mekong Delta province of Kien Giang offers diners an interesting culinary delight as it has a taste different from counterparts in Khanh Hoa, An Giang and Soc Trang provinces.

Virtual and real metrics

The Ministry of Planning and Investment has proposed adding some indexes not yet stated in the statutory economic criteria, such as per capita gross domestic product (GDP), contribution of TFP to growth and labor productivity.

Visitors flock to Sa Pa to join Korean Culture Day

Thousands of tourists were present in Sa Pa town, the northwestern mountainous province of Lao Cai on October 24 to attend Korean Culture Day.

NA deputies discuss draft resolution on joining UN peacekeeping operations

Deputies at the 14th National Assembly on October 24 gave opinions on a draft resolution on Vietnam’s engagement in UN peacekeeping operations, as part of the ongoing NA’s 10th session.

High safety risks for buyers of smuggled electric bicycles

Smuggled low-quality components in electric bikes pose high risks for users in traffic and adversely affect domestic production.

Price gap between inner and surrounding area fall in Ha Noi market

A recent survey by Savills found that gap of property prices are narrowing between urban and surrounding areas as more facilities are offered to compensate for outer locations.

 

Minimum wage will not be raised in 2021 because of tight budget

The National Assembly’s Finance and Budget Committee has agreed not to adjust the minimum wage in 2021 and has warned about the pressure on public debt payment.

VIETNAM NEWS OCTOBER 25

Venezuela-Vietnam Friendship Association debuts

HSBC Vietnam to spend VND10bn to revive mangrove forest in Vietnam

HSBC Vietnam Bank will provide VND10bn (USD430,000) to revive a mangrove forest in Mui Ca Mau National Park to help Vietnam deal with climate change.

Opportunities for Vietnam’s trade when the U.S removes stay-at-home orders

The United States is Vietnam’s key export market. When U.S. consumers had to stay at home due to Covid-19 and slash spending, Vietnam’s exporters struggled. 

Veteran theatre artists nominated for 2020 Mai Vang Awards

For the first time, veteran theatre artists are on a par with young actors at the 2020 Mai Vang (Golden Apricot) Awards, one of the country’s most prestigious art awards presented by Nguoi Lao Dong (The Labourer) newspaper in HCM City.

Vietnam enters 53rd consecutive day without community infections

Vietnam had no new cases of COVID-19 to report as of 6 a.m on October 25, entering the 53rd consecutive day without any new infections in the community, according to the National Steering Committee for COVID-19 Prevention and Control.

VIETNAM'S BUSINESS NEWS HEADLINES OCTOBER 25

Vietnam growth may slow to 3% in 2020, likely to rebound to 7.8% in 2021: StanChart

Veteran singers make strong comebacks

Vietnamese music is bouncing back with many products by veteran and young singers after an inactive period due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Pollutant fees should be applied for wastewater treatment

Mai Trong Thai, director of the Environmental Protection Sub-Department under the Hanoi Department of Natural Resources and Environment, talks  about the need to complete a legal policy to solve pollution in traditional trade villages.

Aspiring to a secure domestic financial environment

As 2020 nears its end, assessments are being made of the performance of the nation’s crucial financial markets, which have been holding up well despite the heavy impact of the pandemic and global recession.

Why Japanese PM chose Vietnam as the first destination

Vietnam is the top destination for Japanese investment and among the Southeast Asian markets that Tokyo wants Japanese companies to invest in.

ITU Digital World 2020 leaves meaningful messages about a new world

The 3-day ITU Digital World 2020 closed on October 23, leaving key messages about a new world – the digital world.

Artist inlays folk paintings with gold to give contemporary edge

Contemporary artist Bui Thanh Tam is displaying his collection of paintings inspired by folk paintings of the Kim Hoang, Dong Ho and Hang Trong movements and religious works created by ethnic groups.

Commuters in Hanoi and HCM City willing to use metro: JICA survey

Hanoi and HCM City are willing to use urban railways once they are put into operation, according to a survey conducted by the Japan International Co-operation Agency (JICA) of more than 6,000 residents in the two big cities.

People nationwide dig deep for stricken central region

People nationwide have offered support to residents of the flood-stricken central region in recent days, their hearts touched by the plight of thousands of their compatriots.

Vietnam’s full-year growth expected at 3% in 2020: Standard Chartered

Standard Chartered expects Vietnam’s economy to grow by 3 per cent in 2020 and surge to 7.8 per cent in 2021. 

ITU Ministerial Roundtables: "Covid-19 pandemic triggers a turning point for the digital era"

The Covid-19 pandemic is the great challenge of the century, but a great challenge comes with great opportunities. 

Environmental impact asessment of investment projects highlighted at NA discussion

Deputies at the 14th National Assembly debated a number of contents of the draft revised Law on Environmental Protection, including the classification of projects basing on impact to the environment, 

Finishing second would be a failure for Hanoi

Hanoi are unbeaten in nine matches and since the second leg of the season kicked off, the capital side have surged up the rankings to second place, only two points behind Viettel.